Ian1216

Cool this really helps. So I found a pair of Scarp Mont Blancs and La Sportiva Nepal Evos on sale. Sounds like these will fit most of my needs.

Thanks guy! This is really helpful.

I'm a rock climber new to the world of alpine and I'm debating on whether to get plastic or leather boots. From now until June I plan on doing alpine involving steep snow, glacier, and alpine ice. El Dorado and Colchuck I have possible plans for, and I'd love to get up Rainier before I have to leave Seattle for the summer. That being said, what kind of boots would you recommend? I'm leaning towards plastic since they are warmer and I would be able to use them throughout the winter, but leather might be better for some of the lower altitude Cascade peaks. I only want to buy one pair of boots if possible. What do you guys think?

I'm looking for someone who wants to do some alpine climbing this weekend. If you read my previous post, I do not have experience with snow, glacier travel so I'm looking for someone who wants to do an easier peak if weather permits. I was told Colchuck Peak by the Colchuck Glacier Route is a decent for someone like me. As I said on my previous post, I can lead 5.11's (can work through 5.12a), I just recently (last weekend) attempted a new trad route on Snoqualmie Mountain with a partner (following on trad, not leading though), I am in very good shape, and have read through Freedom of the Hills, so I am knowledgable of snow and glacier techniques. Just looking to get out and climb this weekend, preferably on an alpine route. Send me a PM if you want to get out and climb this weekend!

Hey guys, I'm now in Seattle and am having trouble finding a partner that is free on weekends. Anyone still up for some climbing? PM me

I have a few people that I have made plans with already, but if I have time or plans don't go through, I will keep you guys in mind. Ian

I'm moving to Seattle to attend University of Washington and I'm looking for a partner who has experience in mountaineering/alpine climbing (climbing in the Cascades). I am looking to get into mountaineering. I have a lot of sport climbing experience and I can lead and send 5.11's outdoors. I have led up to 5.12a outdoors (not sent though). I am a good and experienced belayer. However, I do not have experience in mountaineering and snow/glacier travel, although I have backpacked at altitude before. I have studied the Freedom of the Hills, so I am knowledgeable of a lot of the techniques involved in snow and glacier travel. I am in excellent shape, coming off of 4 years of varsity cross country and track. I need a partner who has experience, needs a strong, fit partner, and is willing to teach me some things. I have no annoying habits that I know of (I don't snore), I work hard and consider myself a pretty chill dude. I'll be in Seattle starting Sep. 20th. I have most of the gear I need, there's just a few winter items and gear I'll have to purchase once I'm in Seattle. Shoot me a message if you're interested.